ST. PAUL, MN, February 27, 2006

Ergotron®, the global leader in computing and visual display mounting equipment, announced today they received the first patent on Constant Force (CF™) Technology on February 7, 2006. A secondary patent was issued on February 14, 2006. CF is low-cost technology that delivers a smooth, precise, fluid and effortless motion when mounting flat panel displays and monitors. Whether moving a display up and down or tilting it from side to side, user effort remains minimal. With CF, less friction is necessary to hold the display in place. This innovative technology has never before been attainable from any manufacturer.

“CF technology is the culmination of many years of intense engineering development and understanding our customers’ and the markets’ needs,” Harry Sweere, Ergotron’s late founder said when Constant Force was initially introduced. Joel Hazzard, Ergotron’s President and CEO explains, “The breakthrough design of CF far surpasses conventional gas-spring technology commonly used in competitive mounts. Our CF mounting arms and desk stands are designed to allow users to effortlessly adjust their flat panel displays or notebook computers in a way that enhances the whole computing experience. Ergotron products are known for their extreme ease of installation and their fluid, effortless motion. We’ve worked hard to secure patents on our technology, and we are proud to have yet another key patent in our product engineering and design arsenal that we can leverage to customers’ benefit.”